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Catholic Bishop in South Africa Cautions Clergy against “mediocrity”
The Bishop of South Africa’s Mthatha Diocese has cautioned priests in the country against offering mediocre services to the people, noting that “playing small” degrades their priesthood.
Pope Francis Transfers Catholic Bishop from Algerian Diocese to Tunisian Archdiocese
Pope Francis has transferred the Bishop who has been serving as Local Ordinary of Constantine-Hippone Diocese in Algeria to shepherd Tunis Archdiocese in the North African nation of Tunisia.
Spanish Catholic Priest Dies from Burns Suffered during Lighting of Easter Fire on Holy Saturday
According to the Spanish newspaper El Heraldo de Aragón, sources from the archdiocese said Father Javier Sánchez “tried to protect the nuns of the convent."
Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe Appeal for Food Aid amid Prolonged Drought
Catholic Bishops in the drought-stricken Zimbabwe are calling for concerted efforts to provide food to people who are starving.
Pope Francis "deeply saddened," Expresses Closeness with Victims of Taiwan Earthquake
The Holy Father “assures everyone affected by this disaster of his heartfelt solidarity and spiritual closeness,” a Vatican telegram said.
Angola Still Struggling to Heal after 2002 Civil War: Catholic Archbishop
There is still a lot of work to be done for Angola to achieve true reconciliation, Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo has said, noting that the southern African country is yet to heal over 20 years after the country’s civil war.
Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Call for Transparency in Voter Registration
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have called for transparency and integrity in the ongoing voter registration process in the Southern African nation.
“Don’t shut your eyes” to Needs of People with Disabilities: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria to Persons “with means”
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called on the people of God in his Metropolitan See not to be indifferent to the plight of persons living with disabilities.
Catholic Archdiocese in Ghana Seeking to Incorporate Schools as Parish Outstations
An Auxiliary Bishop for Ghana’s Catholic Archdiocese of Accra has disclosed plans to incorporate learning institutions as outstations for parishes in the Archdiocese to take care of the pastoral needs of school going children.
Here’s when Easter 2024 Officially Ends
Easter lasts for a total of 50 days, from Easter Sunday until the feast of Pentecost.
May God “comfort you all at this time of mourning”: Church Leaders in South Africa to Botswana after Easter Accident
Officials of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) have condoled with the people of God in Botswana following the fatal Easter holiday bus crash that killed 45 Batswana Easter pilgrims, an eight-year-old girl being the only survivor.
“Profound opportunity”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Calls for Interfaith Dialogue as Easter Coincides with Ramadan
Christians celebrating Easter and Muslims living the Holy Month of Ramadan in Nigeria have been urged to embrace the season as a “profound opportunity” to set aside their differences and realize “greater harmony and cooperation”.
Africa’s Christian Professionals Wish Senegal’s New President “God’s wisdom, grace, guidance”
Members of the Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) are wishing Senegal’s new President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye God’s graces and wisdom.
Use Easter Season to Farm “even if in bags”, Cardinal in Nigeria Says Following Resumption of Rains in His Diocese
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia in Nigeria, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, is urging the people of God in his Episcopal See to take advantage of the start of the rainy season to practice farming during the Easter period.
Pope Francis: Benedict XVI Defended me in Face of Accusations "that I promoted gay marriage"
Francis related that he had “a very beautiful visit with him when some cardinals came to see him, surprised by my words about marriage, and he was very clear with them.”
After Being Dispensed, 54-Year-Old Spanish Catholic Bishop Emeritus Marries in the Church
After obtaining a dispensation from Pope Francis, the bishop emeritus of Solsona in Spain, Xavier Novell, has entered into a canonical marriage.
Let’s Recognize Easter Seasons’ “spiritual implications”, Catholic Archbishop Emphasizes Need for Love among Nigerians
Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of Nigeria’s Lagos Archdiocese has highlighted the fostering of love as one of the spiritual implications of the period of Easter.
Easter Hope Should “spur us on to show compassion, solidarity” to the Needy: Catholic Bishop in Mauritius
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in Mauritius has urged the people of God in his Episcopal See to foster the virtue of compassion and ensure fraternity with each other, inspired by the hope that characterizes the Easter Season.
Celebrating Easter Marked by Realizing “new bridges in the relationship between people”: Catholic Bishop in Angola
Bishop Firmino David of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Sumbe has highlighted the symbol of light as important during the Easter Season, and said that celebrating the risen Lord is about the fostering of good relationships.
“Nigeria will be great again”, Catholic Bishop in Easter Messages, Urges Government to Take “path of national healing”
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has expressed optimism about the future of the West African nation.
